EVITA national tour?

Has anyone heard anything about this tour? Will it be equity or non? Someone told me they know someone in it and it will be playing at the Kennedy Center in DC this fall, but there's no mention of it in the KC season... would love any info on this:)!

First person I thought of coincidentally was Anna Eilinsfeld, who was also an Elphaba u/s until a few weeks ago when she left to play Eva regionally (with Dir. Richard Hinds) so was thinking maybe this was like her "practice run" singing the role. But Caroline would be great!

"Ummm she's not really even a big enough name to bring audiences on Broadway. She's definitely wouldn't bring audiences on the road."

I find it humorous that this logic is applied to Annaliese van der Pol but not any of the random Elphaba understudies being mentioned. She may not be a huge star, but there will at least be a few people who've heard of her, certainly more than the other actresses mentioned in this thread.

That being said, I have no idea if she's in consideration, could do it, or would do it. In all likelihood they are going to be relying on the name of the show itself, as well as Andrew Lloyd Webber's name, to sell it on the road, not on the name of the actress playing Eva, just like every other tour of this show that has gone out.

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I REALLY hope this is true especially after missing josh's Che at Stratford BUT it seems from his twitter and facebook that the "celebratory drinks" were for and on his and Caroline's birthday with the manager they also seem to have in common. I can't imagine they are also both doing this show in addition to these other coincidences. But I hope you're right!

I cannot imagine Josh's voice for Che. I know there are videos but I'm so used to a less harsh voice. Mandy Patinkin's had a huge range, vocally and emotionally, and Raul Esparza's was more on the baritone side. Oh well, I've only seen one show on tour, chances are I'd miss this one too. Regardless, I'm sure whoever is cast will give it there all!

I didn't see Ricky. But I did see Josh play the role a few seasons back here in Stratford and he was astonishing. I assume it's for that reason these rumours are floating around. From what I've heard from those who've seen both, there's no comparison. And this coming from a Ricky Martin fan (never seen him act) I've also not seen Mandy Patinkin, but I think to not be compared to the original is probably a testament to Young's work.

NYT on Martin "As Che, Mr. Martin, the chart-topping pop star, is thin voiced, polite, vaguely charming and forgettable. The intensity that Mr. Patinkin brought to the part has been discarded (along with the stringy hair and revolutionary battle fatigues), and this Che is a subversive you could bring home to meet the folks.

NYT on Young "The dominant figure in this “Evita” is Josh Young's mesmerizing Che, with a forceful presence and rich, handsome voice to match his glowering good looks. Whenever Mr. Young is center stage, annotating Evita’s march to national prominence with sardonic commentary set to some of Mr. Lloyd Webber's most viscerally engaging music, the dramatic dialectic of the show tips heavily in favor of the narrator. The big song, the glamorous wardrobe, the piteous death all belong to the title character, but Mr. Young's electrifying performance is a reminder that the ultimate victors are not necessarily the figures who shape history but the people who get to tell their stories."

I recall all reviewers echoing this one. JuanValjean/Bwabby I for one was struck more by his portrayal than his voice (it is Stratford after all) I will be very upset if Josh is doing this tour and not coming back to Stratford. I'd understand if it were Broadway. I saw him at the opening of Tommy here a few weeks ago and he said he hoped to be back in Canada soon. It looks like this tour is at least a year and I don't think that would work with Stratford in 2014

I mentioned this before - I read that Josh played Stratford's Che as the real Che Guevarra - whereas the recent revival used Che as more of a figurative way. I would think it would be a different performance for him - though his singing will be the same. I am thrilled! Though I wish they had a name for Eva.